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Biolase system used for TV root canal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The nationally syndicated TV show "The Doctors" is scheduled to broadcast a root canal procedure performed using Biolase's Endolase RFT root canal therapy system on January 8, according to the company.
December 29, 2008
Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny
By Kathy Kincade
An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.
December 9, 2008
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New DentCAD system designed for first-time users
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delcam has launched DentCAD, a new computer-aided design program for the dental industry that can be used to create all kinds of dental restorations, including copings, crowns, and bridge frameworks, according to the company.
December 8, 2008
In defense of cosmetic dentistry
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
There's nothing unethical about making teeth look better, argues Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. Restoring appearances can also mean restoring strength. One key is paying proper attention to occlusion.
December 7, 2008
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Sirona revenues up, sales down in Q4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona Dental Systems announced increased revenues today because of currency fluctuations. But the volume of the company's sales declined. And officially it lost money because it revalued some of its assets.
December 3, 2008
Dentsply launches new refinement tips
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply has introduced a new line of access refinement tips, ProUltra SINE tips.
December 2, 2008
Biolase cuts costs and workforce
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology announced that it has reduced its quarterly fixed cost structure by approximately $2 million (20%) and is completing a 20% domestic work force reduction.
December 1, 2008
Old-style adhesives are better, researcher says
By Laird Harrison
Violins, cathedrals, waffle irons: they don't make 'em like they used to. To that list, Jeff Brucia, D.D.S., a University of the Pacific assistant professor, would add dental adhesives. And at least one adhesive company agrees.
November 24, 2008
Hoya ConBio launches all-tissue erbium laser
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Hoya ConBio has launched the VersaWave Specialty Er:YAG all-tissue dental laser, according to a company press release.
November 23, 2008
FDA, ALD to host free symposium on dental lasers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. FDA and the Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) will host a joint symposium on the uses of lasers and other light-based technologies in dentistry on December 8, 2008, at the FDA facility in Silver Spring, MD.
November 18, 2008
Lares, Fotona extend laser distribution agreement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lares Research has extended its agreement with Fotona, the leading European manufacturer of all-tissue dental lasers, for an additional five years, according to the company.
November 17, 2008
Nobel Biocare expands CAD/CAM business with $32 million deal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nobel Biocare has signed an agreement to purchase 100% of BioCad Medical, a developer of computer-aided design (CAD) software for prosthetics, for 26 million euros ($32 million U.S.), the company announced.
November 10, 2008
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